Ocean firmware Q1/Q2 2025
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@Sascha-Domres You have a misguided opinion regarding the watch. It is a Flagship and without updates the Ocean is fully functional. Purchasing watches should be done with the feature set offered when sold, not on what you think may happen with updates. No manufacturer is obligated to update watches. (The Fenix 7/Epix line is now dead after less than a year!). I would have no issues with the current Ocean feature set and be extremely happy that Suunto is willing to update and spend time, resources and engage testers to update your product for free.
Vector/T6c/Ambit 3 Peak/S5 Copper/S3/S7 Ti/S9 baro Ti/S9P Ti/S9PP Ti/Vertical Ti/Race Ti/RaceS/Ocean/Wing
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@Brad_Olwin https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/414832/fenix-7-fenix-7-pro-system-software-22-06
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Also the Garmin descent mk3 is updated about every three month. And I guess they also respect the high standards of a dive computer. I don’t say its a must or Suunto promised something - just that it is possible and a competitor is doing it.
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@Brad_Olwin hi, I’m sorry, I don’t see it that way at all. The fact is, technical products mature at the customer. The difference is that Coros and even Garmin deliver updates quickly. Incidents Bug Fixes… The times when the user has to be grateful to the manufacturer that the purchased watch still receives an update are over. These have been the expectations of the users for a long time. You expect updates as long as the hardware plays along or at least quickly. We are not talking about analog watches here, but about technical or Software products…
But I understand that with the age of the watches the update frequencies and the rollout of any new functions is less and economic is also logical. 6 month without an Update for a new Watch is disapointing… and even the Epix or Garmin 7 and 6 get Updates… -
@Highlands Minor fixes, the 7 series will not receive any of the 8 series features that are unique to the 8 series. In contrast, prior to the 8, past fenix watches would acquire much of the features of the new models AFAIK.
Vector/T6c/Ambit 3 Peak/S5 Copper/S3/S7 Ti/S9 baro Ti/S9P Ti/S9PP Ti/Vertical Ti/Race Ti/RaceS/Ocean/Wing
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@Sascha-Domres I’ve used Suunto products since I purchased a Vector in 1998 and I am pleased with the way Suunto designs and operates their products. One always has a choice and if you don’t like how Suunto operates or their approach other choices are available. The only feature from the last update that I would miss on my Ocean is the colored altitude full course profile. But, I can live without the colors on that screen. Most of the updates I do not use.
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@Brad_Olwin you claim that F7 series are dead in less than a year which obviously is not true. Those series were launched on 18 of Jan 2022, so minor or not minor updates the watch is still being supported and updated after 3.5 years. Heck, even the F6 series are being updated - a model from Aug 2019 - https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-6-series/407527/system-software-28-02. Actually, the F7 is so good that I continue not buying the F8 or Enduro 3. How about 9 Peak or Suunto 7? Those are examples of watches that were updated for a very short period of time.
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This is clearly going off topic.
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@Brad_Olwin Hi, I don’t have the choice anymore because I bought the Ocean and I also think this is a great watch. Unfortunately, my assessment was wrong that the updates take “a little” longer due to the diving functions. With currently over 6 months, this is frustrating. You yourself write that you don’t use most updates at all. But others are waiting for it… I have also been with Suunto for quite a long time (starting with t6c). I just find it incomprehensible how Suunto will act in 2025. Look at Coros, for example… they are super small but when it comes to updates and innovation a huge pace forward (for example extender function)
I also don’t think I’m so wrong with my assessment. Very many criticize the update frequency at Suunto. (Bug fixes at Vertical,Race is very often a topic)
I thank you for your time and views even if they do not coincide with mine. But that’s not bad or evil at all… just different opinions… hmm do I take the Ocean or my Vertix 2s now?
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@Sascha-Domres nice one!
I can confirm this to 100%The ocean is nice, but maybe some of us (also me) expected a bit more in the diving area.
